One-on-one vs. group training: Which personal training program is best for you?
If you feel sluggish, inflamed, numb, disconnected, who’s really in control?
THINK ABOUT IT...
You’ve been conditioned to think about your body as something mechanical, as an object to drag through the day- something to push, fix, punish or decorate…
But never as sacred…
Never as intelligent… as a vessel of Divine intention.
The ancients knew this. The body was never a burden, it was a temple. Not just in theory, but in function.
Every breath you take, every cell in your gut, every spark in your nervous system, it’s all part of a living code designed for perception beyond the 5 senses. But the modernism of the recent centuries is teaching you constantly to ignore it.
Start with the gut.
The gut produces more neurotransmitters than the brain, it’s your second brain, regulating your mood, your energy, and your spiritual receptivity. Yet it’s constantly under attack.
Pesticides, processed foods, antibiotics, synthetic preservatives, all designed not just to destroy gut flora, but to destroy our capacity to feel clearly. When your gut is compromised, your mind is clouded. When your digestion is inflamed your thoughts are unstable.
Those in the “remedy” business don’t want you to be sharp, focused, and intuitive… they want you bloated, distracted, emotionally volatile, and they’ve engineered the food system to be sure.
But it’s not just the food. It’s your water, your air, your light.
Tap water filled with endocrine disrupters. Air saturated with industrial toxins. Artificial light that scrambles your circadian rhythm and drains your life force. And through it all you're told this is normal, you're told to adapt. To medicate. To caffeinate. To carry on. And when your body starts breaking down they offer pills instead of root solutions.
They give you diagnosis after diagnosis but never ask the real question -
what are you feeding the instrument of your divinity?
That system doesn’t profit from your clarity…it profits from your chaos.
This is why healing your body isn’t just a wellness trend.
It’s an act of Rebellion.
It’s the foundation of awakening.
Your consciousness can’t fully rise in a body that’s drowning in inflammation, toxicity, and fatigue.
You can’t connect to the Divine when your nervous system is in survival mode. You can’t remember who you are when your cells are constantly battling the poisons of modern life.
Liberation isn’t only mental, it’s cellular. And every choice you make, every meal you eat, every breath you take is either feeding your awakening or feeding your suppression.
And here’s the real breakthrough.
Your body wants to wake up. It’s always communicating. Always recalibrating. Always moving towards healing when you give it even half a chance. And when you start treating it like the intelligent energetic vessel it is, everything shifts. Your thoughts clear, your emotions balance. Your intuition sharpens. That’s not a coincidence. That’s coherence.
That’s not a coincidence. That’s coherence.
The state where your body, mind, and spirit align into one unified field. That’s when you stop living from your head, and start living from your whole being. That’s where awareness stops being a concept, and starts becoming your baseline.
Most coaches bypass this.
They tell you to rep your problems away while still eating food that numbs your senses and scrolling until your dopamine is fried. But you can’t hack your way to awakening. You have to live it, feel it in your skin. In your gut, your breath. This is true embodiment. Not the aesthetic kind, but the kind that rewires your nervous system and clears the fog from your perception. Because the Divine doesn’t live in the sky or in scriptures. It lives in your blood, your bones, your breath. You don’t have to look outside to find it. You just have to clean the vessel it’s been trying to move through all along.
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF WHO YOU ARE.
Rebel against being blind… Rebel against the leeches of your energy.
Find who you were meant to be.
Find who you are.
We have courses designed to awaken you. Learn the basics of how your body moves.
DISCOVER HOWTake the purple pill and go down the rabbit hole with us. We are here for you, all the way.
TAKE THE LEAPIf you are thinking about jump-starting your current workout routine or have recently decided to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, there are several decisions you’ll need to make. These include what type of exercises to do, which areas of the body to focus on, which gym to join, what diet changes to make — the list goes on.
Should you decide to take getting fit seriously, one of the more critical decisions you must make is whether to hire a personal trainer.
Why hire a personal trainer?
Working out with a personal trainer lets you learn from a fitness professional’s expertise. They can:
- Assess your current training program to see whether it is effective or require tweaking
- Keep you in proper form throughout entire exercise sets and reps to ensure that you are hitting the intended muscle groups
- Prevent any pain or injury as you perform more strenuous exercises and/or lift heavier equipment — when not performed properly, certain exercises can tear or strain your muscles, tendons, and joints
- Keep you motivated and hold you accountable for your fitness goals, as well as to assist you in tracking your progress
Personal trainers or coaches can also teach you better techniques, making sure your training routine is well-rounded — ideally comprised of cardio, strength training, and core training — and that you’re doing them the right way, all the time.
Clearly, there are numerous benefits to working out with a personal trainer. If you’ve decided to invest in a healthier lifestyle, make it worth your while by getting expert advice. Once you’ve decided to work out with a personal trainer, you’ll then need to choose between one-on-one (1:1) or group training.
One-on-one (1:1) training
One-on-one personal training is what many people have in mind when they think of “personal training,” and it is indeed a fantastic way to get into shape. With 1:1 training, you benefit from a training program that’s customized to your needs, with a professional trainer guiding you throughout an entire session. This setup also helps you stay disciplined and focused, and ensures that you make the most of your time at the gym.
1:1 training is best if you:
- Want individualized programs, whether it be for weight loss or for bulking up
- Are preparing for a special event such as a marathon or any sports competition, one that requires personal training sessions with highly intense workouts designed to achieve faster results but with fewer risks for physical injuries
- Have particular needs due to a former illness or injury, a phobia, or other medical conditions that may affect your fitness routines
- Are only getting started and unsure of what to do
Consider other options if you:
- Would rather work out with a group that has similar fitness goals and are on the same fitness level
- Feel that you don’t need a highly customized fitness program
- Prefer personal training options at lower prices
- Want to exercise with accountability partners other than your trainer
Group training
On the other hand, there’s group fitness training in which you and a workout partner share the expertise of a trainer who designs a workout program for both of you. There’s a variety of group training programs you can choose from.
In a duo training program, you still benefit from a customized training program and is particularly ideal if you and your workout partner share the same goal or are at the same fitness level. Your trainer may not even have to create different programs for the two of you.
In any case, a duo training program still offers some flexibility and customizability. In a larger group setting, however, the level of customization decreases and the program becomes more generalized.
Group training is best if you:
- Tend to be motivated by the energy from a friendly crowd
- Prefer to partner up with one or more accountability partners
- Wish to pay lower costs for personal training
Consider other options if you:
- Have highly specific fitness goals
- Prefer to receive more personal attention
- Require more control over your training schedule, pace, or location
Know which training program is right for you by setting fitness goals. Ultimately, it all boils down to your preferences, budget, and the availability of training programs in your area. If you’re looking for personal training programs in the Eado, Heights, and surrounding areas, talk to us about your needs.
Ready to decide between 1:1 or group training? Our talented coaches and independent trainers are ready to help. Call us today to get started!
